Side-by-Side Model Context Protocol Comparison
Kernel MCP Server vs Ofw MCP
In-depth architectural comparison of the Kernel MCP Server and Ofw MCP MCP servers. Compare execution transports, security boundaries, tool capabilities, quality scores, and ready-to-paste client installation snippets for Claude, Cursor, Windsurf, and VS Code.
At a Glance & Executive Verdict
Kernel MCP Server
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 57/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Ofw MCP
Developer Tools · Local stdio
Quality: 52/100 (Good) | Auth: No auth required
Verdict Summary: Choose Kernel MCP Server if you need specialized Developer Tools tools running via a local process. Choose Ofw MCP if your workspace requires Developer Tools integration with local subprocess execution. Both servers can be configured concurrently in your client's
mcpServers manifest.Which MCP Server Should You Choose?
Choose Kernel MCP Server when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: manage_browsers, manage_profiles, manage_projects.
Choose Ofw MCP when:
- You need dedicated capabilities in the Developer Tools domain.
- You prefer local stdio subprocess transport architecture.
- Your security boundary fits: No auth required (Free / Open Source).
- Primary tools included: ofw_get_profile, ofw_get_notifications, ofw_list_message_folders.
Feature & Specification Comparison
Tools & Capabilities Breakdown
Kernel MCP Server Tools (21)
manage_browsers
Create, update, list, get, and delete browser sessions, and read archived telemetry for active or deleted sessions. Supports headless/stealth modes, profiles, proxies, viewports, extensions, names and tags, and SSH tunneling. The browser tools (`manage_browsers`, `computer_action`, `execute_playwri…
manage_profiles
Setup (with guided live browser session), search/list with pagination, get, and delete browser profiles for persisting cookies and logins.
manage_projects
Create, list, get, update, and delete organization projects. Inspect and update per-project resource limits.
manage_api_keys
Create, list, get, update, and delete org-wide or project-scoped API keys. Create returns the plaintext key once.
manage_browser_pools
Ready-to-Paste Client Configurations
Paste either (or both) of these JSON server blocks into your client config file (e.g. claude_desktop_config.json or ~/.cursor/mcp.json).
Kernel MCP Server Configuration
Ofw MCP Configuration